FACULTY-GOVERNMENT
Job Description
Job Title- FACULTY-GOVERNMENT
Position Status- Full Time
Classification Title- Faculty-9 month
Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
Job Summary
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Government or Political Science, or a Master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Government or Political Science
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Commitment to academic excellence and exceptional service
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Government or Political Science
- Secondary teaching field in Anthropology, Business, Economics, History, or Sociology
- Community college teaching experience
- College/dual credit teaching experience
- Knowledge of Canvas and other instructional technology
Essential Functions
- Instruct students in assigned face-to-face (day and evening), hybrid, and online courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy
- Teach select dual credit courses
- Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
- Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, syllabus, and other appropriate methods
- Participate in student recruitment and advising
- Actively participate in the development, administration, and reporting of program assessment
- Submit required college reports, forms, and timely grading
- Stay current with trends and innovations in the field
- Continually improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, including no-cost or low-cost texts and course materials.
- Plan and organize lectures, utilize research and reference materials
- Develop syllabi and other learning aids
- Serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees, as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Business Division
- Participate in graduation and other required official College functions
- Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The person in this position needs to move from office to classroom occasionally
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 20 pounds
- Office and classroom setting
- Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events
Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary- $55,045 per year
Max Salary- $67,275 per year
Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Posting Number- P00250F2016
Open Date- 10/09/2024
Position Available- Fall 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
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